In a recent editorial for the scientific journal Ecological Engineering, Dr. William J. Mitsch, the Juliet C. Sproul Chair for Southwest Florida Habitat Restoration and Management at Florida Gulf Coast University gave mid-term grades to six major marshland restoration projects, including the Mesopotamian Marshlands.The Mesopotamian Marshlands were one of two projects that received high marks from Dr. Mitsch, largely for the effort's lack of over-engineered solutions and for its reliance on self-design concepts, which will make the project ultimately sustainable.For more information, see the press release and read more about Ecological Engineering.